Management of Construction: A Project Lifecycle Approach

Management of Construction introduces all aspects of management practice to students and professionals based in the construction industry. It is also important for those involved in allied fields such as design, project development, and site monitoring and inspection. The book addresses each stage of the construction project from conception to completion, giving a perspective on the whole life cycle often missing from textbooks. The author also balances engineering concerns with the human resource and personal aspects of construction management that are so important to the successful outcome of a project. *Structured on the project life cycle *Covers design-build, build-own-operate-transfer, and construction management *Discusses environmental issues important in today's construction practice